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CU's Medical Assistant program equips you with the clinical and administrative skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare settings with expert instruction, hands-on training, and strong career support.

Program Overview

Campbellsville University’s Medical Assistant (NCMA) program provides advanced training in both administrative and clinical procedures. Graduates are equipped to handle tasks such as recording patient information, taking vital signs, administering injections, and preparing lab samples. This six-month, intensive program offers small class sizes, affordable tuition, and includes textbooks, a supply kit, national exam fees, drug screen, background check, and malpractice insurance. Accredited by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the program prepares students for certification and a growing job market. With a projected 29% increase in medical assistant jobs, this certification offers excellent career opportunities in healthcare.

Duration and Class Size: An intensive 320 clock-hour course designed for focused learning.
Advanced Curriculum: Covers both administrative and clinical procedures in healthcare settings.
Small Class Sizes: Personalized learning with a maximum of 15 students per class.
Affordable Tuition: Includes textbooks, a supply kit, national exam fees, drug screen, background check, and malpractice insurance.
Accreditation: Nationally accredited by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Quick Path to Certification: Complete the program in just six months.
Growing Job Market: Medical assistant employment is projected to grow 29% by 2022.
A Variety of Career Opportunities: Work in physicians' offices, clinics, and healthcare facilities.

Campbellsville University’s Medical Assistant (NCMA) program is offered at the Campbellsville and Harrodsburg campuses, providing flexibility for students to choose the location that best fits their needs. Regardless of the campus, students receive the same high-quality education, hands-on training, and support necessary to succeed in the healthcare field. Whether you’re on the main campus or in Harrodsburg, you’ll be prepared for certification and a successful career as a Medical Assistant.

To be admitted into the Medical Assistant program at Campbellsville University, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Present a valid, non-expired government-issued photo ID.
Consent to a background check and drug screening is required before participating in clinical externships.
Must not have been found guilty of, entered a guilty plea, or an Alford plea to a felony offense or have completed a diversion program for a felony offense (KRS Chapter 335B).
Must not have been subjected to discipline that would prevent certification at the time of application.
Have a valid and current vehicle operator's license for the United States or its territories.
Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or otherwise lawfully present in the U.S., as evidenced by submission of appropriate documentation (e.g., Social Security Card, Birth Certificate, Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, or other legal authorization).

This program offers a clear path to a rewarding and in-demand healthcare career. As the healthcare industry continues to expand, medical assistants have a variety of career opportunities and the potential for growth in multiple roles within medical offices, hospitals, and clinics.

Careers in Medical Assistant:

Medical Office Assistant
EKG Technician
Phlebotomy Associate
Health Unit Clerk
Medical Claims Examiner

The Medical Assistant program at Campbellsville University is approved by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), which allows graduates to sit for the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam. This accreditation ensures that the program meets industry standards and prepares students for certification and successful careers in healthcare.